Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

OpenBUILD(TM) is The ONLY Construction Integrated Project Delivery Solution with Locally Researched Cost Visibility with Program Management, Contract Management, Proposal/Bid/Estimate Management, Workorder Management , Project Management, Document Management, Team Management, Issues/Task Management, Workflow Management, and BIM integration.

Property Management 89

Property Management Facility Management Change Management Project Management 89

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Productive Job Order Contracting (JOC) is important to all public sector real property owners. Most traditional JOC Programs focus simply on speeding procurement cycles. As multiple independent audits have shown, the result has been a lack of financial oversight and poor cost management.

Contracts 83

Contracts Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Property Management 83

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 5, 2022

Public sector efficient physical asset management requires robust process, collaborative teams. Moving beyond traditional methods that are responsible for rampant economic and environmental waste requires that public sector real property leadership focus upon forward thinking and change management. contact-form].

Collaboration 90

Collaboration Lean Construction Public Works Procurement 90

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Currently available robust LEAN construction estimating, procurement, and delivery processes, services, and tools, make it possible to consistently deliver quality projects on-demand, on-budget, and on-time.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2019

Efficient & Quality Construction Services Procurement and Delivery should not be this hard! We all know what can go terribly wrong with traditional construction procurement and delivery processes… lack of financial visibility, poor work scope definition, quality issues, legal disputes… in short, poor outcomes tend to be the norm.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

Ensuring COLLABORATION from Planning, through Procurement, through Project Delivery, and Beyond for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction requires an integrated outcome-focused process. All of the tools are services are readily available for any real property owner to tailor IPD to their organization.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Collaboration Lean Construction 59

Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

In construction, understanding the difference between hard costs and soft costs is crucial for budgeting, project management, and overall financial planning. Knowing how to distinguish and manage these costs effectively can lead to better project outcomes and fewer financial surprises. What Are Hard Costs?

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Project Management 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. However, multiple studies/reports note that available and proven LEAN best management practices have not been implemented on a widespread basis. Thus, focus of this discussion will be on the requirements for establishing reliable construction cost estimates.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. So why is is that fewer than 5% of all real property owners consistently and appropriated deploy LEAN, best value methods? the OpenJOC(TM) Solution).

Procurement 40

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Project Management Consulting 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2019

LEAN Performance-based Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. Traditional procurement and construction delivery methods commonly produce poor outcomes. Appropriate Program, Project, Estimate, Document, and Workflow Management are equally important technology attributes. NOVEMBER 27, 2018.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Better Manage Construction Costs.

Schedule Management 65

Schedule Management Construction Management Lean Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2024

Alleged Violations (and Changes to Come) From the NAR Commissions Settlement Lawsuits filed against the National Association of Realtors, namely a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust suit , are changing the status quo of the buyer-agent relationship in a home sale quickly and potentially with great impact.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Change Management Historic Preservation Property Management 246

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

Key Responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor Cost Management One of the primary roles of a quantity surveyor is to manage the financial aspects of construction projects. This includes preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and financial plans. For a detailed job description, visit MultiplyMii.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Risk Management Project Management Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Estimating Construction Costs for Job Order Contracts properly is critical to the success of any JOC program. Are management controls sufficient and effective? As an owner are you truly managing the process or relying heavily upon a JOC consultant? A low change order rate 5%-16% or lower. Reduced procurement costs.

Estimating 40

Estimating Contracts Project Management Consulting Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2021

Ensure robust nontechnical risk management by developing long-term relationships with well defined roles, responsibilities, workflows, information requirements, and deliverables. Rethink procurement, planning and project delivery processes. Most owners says they are doing this, but in reality this rarely occurs.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 72

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Budgeting General Contracting Procurement 72

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals. Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally)? Who assesses the impact of the proposed changes? Who reviews the proposed change and its impact for initial approval ? How is the change implemented?

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Facility Management Risk Management Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2020

Solutions such as the OpenJOC(TM) Framework, optimize the integration off people, process, information, and enabling technology to drive best value outcomes for both real property owners and construction services providers. The proven path to the the former is an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environment.

Contracts 63

Contracts Procurement Lean Construction Project Management 63

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 12, 2020

All the tools and services are readily available to facilities management teams, once leadership provide the commitment to support stewardship of the the built environment. Most organizations are mired in the ‘status quo’ of archaic and inefficient methods and personnel who refused to accept change.

Maintenance 61

Maintenance Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 61

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Cost management can only be achieved through the process of owners created independent line item estimates. Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel.

Cost Control 71

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Controls Quality Control 71

Roads Online

JUNE 15, 2023

Economic conditions are obviously a major one, economic downturns, recessions and changes in government policy can all impact the profitability of the construction industry. Managing these relationships, coordinating activities and addressing potential conflicts or delays can be challenging. A number of factors affect this.

Risk Management 71

Risk Management Project Management Consulting Project Management Change Management 71

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment.

Contracts 66

Contracts Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management 66

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 24, 2021

News Flash – Best value facilities repair, renovation work order delivery is now available to any real property owner. An integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution that drives consistent on-time, on-budget, quality outcomes at a fair price. Collaborative design for constructibility.

Quality Assurance 73

Quality Assurance Facility Management Lean Construction Project Management 73

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Planning, procurement, and project delivery are all included with the LEAN JOC framework. Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment.

Contracts 52

Contracts Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 29, 2019

LEAN Facilities management is a process that optimizes physical asset life-cycle reinvestment by focusing upon best value outcomes among all participants and stakeholders. All the tools and services are readily available to support associated required change management, LEAN process implementation, and continuous improvement.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Lean Construction Building Optimization Property Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They ensure everyone is on the same page from the get-go, on topics as diverse as how change orders how the chain of communication will be handled on site. They also try to identify special considerations and forestall potential areas of complication that can lead to change orders. Who attends a preconstruction meeting?

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Schedule Management General Contracting Change Management 52

PN - Project Management

MAY 29, 2023

"Effective project management is the backbone of any successful construction endeavor." ​Picture this: a bustling construction site, a symphony of hard hats, and heavy machinery. Behind the scenes, construction project management's a crucial element in orchestrating this complex operation.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Property Management 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Or… Job Order Contracting is a LEAN procurement and project delivery method for facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction. It can deliver major benefits, but only if fundamental LEAN processes are adhered to and the real property owner actively participates and provides leadership. Considering a JOC Program?

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Facility Management General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2019

An innovative, yet proven method of construction services planning, procurement, and project delivery is gaining traction with owners who require consistent quality repair, renovation, and construction services that are both on-time, and on-budget. Focus Upon Outcomes.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Focus upon technology will do little to improve construction or facilities management outcomes. The solution to improved life-cycle management of the build environment lies within a greater focus upon improving competencies and business processes. JOC Construction Services RFP Considerations for Real Property Owners.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Property Management Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes.

Project Management Consulting 65

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 65

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 5, 2019

What every public sector real property owner, facilities manager, procurement professional, and construction contractor should know about Job Order Contracting and Spreadsheets, The Power of Collaboration, Partnership, and Current Actionable Information. Lack of Compliance, Audit Capability, or Access/Change Management.

Contracts 40

Contracts Change Management Lean Construction Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes were deployed in a manner that is mutually beneficial to all participants and stakeholders….2. What training do you offer, and do you provide free software trials to real property owners? All changes at noted and maintained perpetually. Basically, to assure that 1.

Contracts 52

Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Property Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 8, 2019

Construction Change Order Best Management Practices. Definition of a construction change order: A construction change order is work that is added to or deleted from the originally agreed upon and contracted scope of work which alters the original contract amount and/or completion date. Change Order Impacts.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Change Management Lean Construction Contracts 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 15, 2016

The efficient and effective renovation, repair, sustainment, and new construction of facilities, other physical infrastructure and associated life-cycle management require knowledge, capability, transparency, collaboration, and robust business processes. is simply not doing their job.

Facility Management 45

Facility Management Property Management Lean Construction Change Management 45

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. LEAN construction cost estimating, procurement, and project delivery, drives optimal performance for the numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects encountered by real property owners, facilities managers, and their service providers.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Estimating Cost Control 40

Roads Online

JULY 16, 2023

A ustralia’s road network is one of the largest in the world, estimated to be larger than 877,000 kilometres (Roads Australia). Roads Australia predicts that to 2024-25, the estimated spend on road construction activity will be equal to $106 billion. One of the core components of maintaining the existing network is road resiliency.

Building Resilience 93

Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Sustainability Construction Machinery 93